Shop Crane Tech Trainee

MGX Equipment Services, LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tool reimbursement

401(k) beginning day one

Vacation and Holiday Pay

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Team building & community involvement

Scholarship program

Job summary

MGX Equipment Services, LLC Kansas branch is hiring an entry-level Shop Crane Technician trainee reporting to the Service Manager. Under supervision you’ll learn basic crane-related duties, assist with inspections and repairs, and help ensure tools and equipment are in good working order.

This full-time role offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus after 90 days, up to $1,500 per calendar year for the Tool Reimbursement Program, and a structured training plan with clear growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; general laborer/yard experience preferred.
• Mechanical background with electrical and hydraulics knowledge.
• Self-starter motivated to advance and provide good customer service.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Cross-training travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Under guidance, learns Shop Crane Technician duties and assignments.
• Assists shop techs with inspections and repairs.
• Inspects tools and equipment to ensure proper working order.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical background

Electrical

Hydraulics

Customer service

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This position will be located at the Kansas branch for MGX Equipment Services and reports to the Service Manager.

*Candidates hired for this role will receive a $2,500 sign-on bonus, payable after 90 days continuous service; and be eligible for our Tool Reimbursement Program of up to $1,500 per calendar year

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Under the guidance of the Service Manager and other shop technicians, assumes basic job assignments to learn the responsibilities of a Shop Crane Technician.
• Helps shop techs perform inspections and repairs.
• Inspects tools and equipment to ensure they are in working order.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED required. Experience as a general laborer or yard worker within the construction or heavy equipment industry preferred.
• Must have mechanical background and related experience with electrical and hydraulics.
• Must be a self-starter with the initiative to advance. The ability and desire to provide excellent customer service is essential.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• May be required to travel to other locations for cross-training.

HEALTH & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Perform job functions in a safe manner.
• Wear all Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) required by Company policy for the job being performed.
• Know and follow established job specific and facility wide safety and health procedures and rules.
• Actively participate in safety and health training and demonstrate competency based on training received.
• Bring safety and health issues, unsafe acts, and safety suggestions to management’s attention or correct those you can.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a full-time position with typical working hours between 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Overtime and weekend work may be possible based on business conditions.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position will be required to work in an environment with exposure to elements such as extreme temperatures and various weather conditions, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises. While performing the duties of this job, the employees is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. There is frequent lifting and/or moving of up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

BENEFITS

• Competitive total rewards package including benefits and 401(k) beginning day one of employment.
• Continuing education and training opportunities; tuition reimbursement for those who qualify.
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• Paid Parental Leave
• Team building, engagement events, and community involvement
• Scholarship Program
• And much more!

PAY & TRAINING

This position offers a pay range between $25.00- $30.00 per hour depending on skills and qualifications for non-bargaining employees. Pay is provided on a bi-weekly basis and there are 14 days in the pay period, beginning on a Monday and ending on a Sunday.

A customized training plan and career path is identified for each trainee and provided within the first week of employment, outlining growth and advancement opportunities.